Studies suggest breast milk composition reflects a complex blend of maternal diet, genetics and mammary-gland biology, but researchers caution that the findings are not yet a diagnostic tool. Breast milk has long been treated as something close to a biological…
From US university identification camps to European club academies, the best 2026 programme depends on a young player’s ambitions, age and readiness, not simply the fame of the crest. Families weighing elite soccer camps in 2026 have a wide range…
Health teams will begin a week-long campaign on 2 November as Pakistan steps up repeated vaccination rounds to halt poliovirus transmission. Pakistan will begin a sub-national polio vaccination campaign on November 2, with health teams aiming to reach more than…
Nutrition experts say pairing wholegrains, protein, healthy fats and fruit may help children maintain steadier energy and concentration than sugary breakfasts. Breakfast can make a difference to how children feel and function through the school morning, but the quality of…
A study of 425 adolescents found that using phones beyond their usual level after 10pm was linked to later, shorter and more fragmented sleep. Teenagers who spend more time on their smartphones late in the evening may be losing sleep,…
Consumer Reports found that 16 of 30 frozen meals tested combined strong nutritional scores with good flavour, highlighting a healthier shift in the convenience-food aisle. Frozen meals have long been sold as a quick fix for hectic evenings, but a…
Findings from two long-running PRAM studies suggest that depression, stress and previous mental illness during pregnancy can influence early bonding, infant stress responses and children’s development. Maternal mental health is often discussed in one narrow frame: whether postnatal depression harms…
High expectations can open doors, but when grades become tied to family honour and approval, they can fuel anxiety, perfectionism and burnout. In many South Asian families, education is far more than a route to a qualification. It can carry…
A University of Georgia review of 30 studies finds that content, a child’s age and parental co-viewing can shape whether screen use supports learning or displaces play, sleep and interaction. A new review from the University of Georgia suggests that…
Predictable routines, calm emotional coaching and honest repair after conflict can give children the security they need to cope and thrive. Helping children feel safe and supported is less about grand gestures than about daily habits that make home feel…
